** Shares of regional bank BMRC.O rise ~0.9% to $38.04 in
early trading after co reports qtrly results
** Co reports Q4 adjusted earnings of $0.66/shr vs Street
estimates of $0.59/shr
** "Improving economic forecasts led to reduced credit loss
provisions in 2021 when compared to the prior year," said Tim
Myers, President and Chief Executive Officer in a statement
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** Consensus rating of 6 analysts on stock is hold; median
PT is $40 - Refinitiv data
** Up to previous close, stock had risen 1.26% YTD
(Reporting by Manya Saini in Bengaluru)
((Manya.Saini@thomsonreuters.com;))